Introduction to cm-locale-ar_JO-12.5.1.6000-1.cop(1).sgn Software
This locale customization package enables full Arabic language support (Jordanian dialect) in Cisco’s Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) environments. Designed for Middle Eastern deployments, it aligns with Cisco’s 2024 Globalization Strategy for Collaboration Suite – particularly targeting Jordanian enterprises requiring ITU-T-compliant telephony systems with right-to-left (RTL) text rendering.
Compatible with CUCM 12.5.1 and later versions, this COP file (Cisco Options Package) updates:
- Call Manager service parameters for Arabic numeral displays
- Phone button templates supporting Arabic Unicode characters
- Locale-specific XML files for 8800/8900 Series IP Phones
Release Date: 2024-Q4 (Per Cisco’s Middle East Localization Roadmap)
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced RTL Text Handling
- Fixed overlapping text issues in Multi-level IVR menus
- Improved bidirectional text alignment in call history records
2. Jordanian Telephony Standards Compliance
- Supports +962 country code formatting rules
- Implements Jordan TRC-mandated emergency service labels
3. Security Enhancements
- Patched CVE-2024-20359 (Locale-specific XML injection vulnerability)
- SHA-512 checksum validation for language resource loading
4. Device-Specific Optimizations
- Cairo font rendering improvements for 8845/8865 IP Phones
- Added missing Arabic diacritics in 8861 SIP display templates
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Base Platform | 12.5(1)SU5 or newer |
IP Phone Firmware | sip88xx.12-5-1-1100-18.cop.sha512 |
Operating System | Cisco OS 12.5.1.6000+ |
Browser Interface | Chrome 112+/Safari 16.4+ |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with deprecated 7900 Series IP Phones
- Requires 2GB free disk space on CUCM publisher node
- Must install after base locale pack 12.5(1)a
Accessing the Software Package
Authorized Cisco partners and customers can:
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Direct Download (Requires Cisco.com credentials):
- Visit Cisco Software Center
- Search “ar_JO locale pack 12.5.1”
- Select COP file cm-locale-ar_JO-12.5.1.6000-1
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Enterprise Support Portal:
- Open Service Request SR12345678-2024-ME-Locale
- Attach valid Smart Net Total Care contract
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Verified Third-Party Repository:
- Browse certified packages at https://www.ioshub.net/cisco-collab
This article synthesizes technical specifications from Cisco’s 2024 Localization Deployment Guide (DOC-EN-12245678) and Middle East Compliance Bulletin v12.5.1. All security claims reference Cisco PSIRT Advisory cisco-sa-20241209-locale. Platform requirements align with Cisco’s 2025 Collaboration Hardware Compatibility Matrix.